Carpenter

QUALIFIED CARPENTER

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£38,000 – £42,000 + Van & Fuel Card

Full Time | 7.30am – 5.30pm | Site Based (Luton)

Benefits

• Company van with fuel card for business mileage

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• All uniform and PPE provided

• Contributory pension

• Non-contributory life cover

• Training and development opportunities

• Free on-site parking

• Hybrid working opportunities where required

• Continued professional development through structured learning programmes

About the Client

Our client is a long-established, family-owned construction business with over 150 years of history, delivering high-quality projects across commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors.

They operate across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London, delivering projects through two divisions: Small Works & Frameworks (up to £1m) and Main Contracts (up to £15m).

They are now looking to appoint a Qualified Carpenter within their Small Works & Frameworks division, delivering projects up to £1m across frameworks and public sector contracts. The role requires experience across varied project types and refurbishment works, strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first and second fix carpentry and joinery to a high standard across varied project types

• Work safely and in line with site health and safety requirements at all times

• Liaise with the Working Foreman/Site Manager regarding progress and materials

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and take pride in the finished product

• Work flexibly as part of a close-knit site team

Skills & Experience

• Experience across all project types and general refurbishment works

• Strong technical capability and commercial awareness

• Highly motivated and a strong team player

Qualifications & Requirements

• In-date CSCS card supported by a recognised qualification (NVQ, xwzovoh HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)

• Full UK driving licence

• SSSTS • First Aid at Work

• Required to wear company-issued uniform and PPE on site

Security, Vetting & Right to Work

• Must have full right to work in the UK

• Must have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years to meet client vetting requirements

• Must be willing to undertake DBS, BPSS or client-led security checks where required

• Must be willing to discuss any matters relevant to vetting as part of the process

• Must be able to maintain the vetting standards required for regulated sites

Salary & Package £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience Company van + fuel card